Bridgeport Motorsports Park

SWEDESBORO, The anticipation is palpable as the Short Track Super Series (STSS) prepares to kick off the Doug Hoffman Memorial at Bridgeport Motorsports Park’s season opener. This year’s event promises to be even more thrilling, with a loaded roster of top-tier talent ready to battle it out on the newly resurfaced track. Adding to the excitement, the season opener will honor one of dirt racing’s most beloved figures with the annual Doug Hoffman Memorial, ensuring an emotionally charged and competitive night of racing.

The Doug Hoffman Memorial adds prestige to the season opener. The Doug Hoffman Memorial, held in honor of the legendary driver and former Bridgeport promoter, continues to be a staple in the Bridgeport schedule. Hoffman’s influence on Northeast dirt racing is immeasurable, and his legacy lives on through this annual event that brings the best of the best to the high banks of Bridgeport. Drivers and fans alike cherish the opportunity to pay tribute to a man who left an indelible mark on the sport.

Past editions of the Doug Hoffman Memorial have delivered unforgettable moments, and this year’s version is shaping up to be no different. With a deep field of Modified stars itching to test their mettle on the revamped surface, the stakes couldn’t be higher as the STSS kicks off Bridgeport’s 2025 campaign.

A new surface brings new challenges and excitement to Bridgeport Motorsports Park, affectionately known as “The Kingdom of Speed,” has undergone significant improvements during the offseason. The most notable upgrade is the new racing surface, designed to provide smoother, wider, and more competitive racing. The new clay has been meticulously prepared to deliver a consistent surface while maintaining the wide, multi-groove characteristics that have made Bridgeport a fan favorite. 

Drivers got their first taste of the revamped surface during an open practice session on March 15, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. “The track is great,” said Dominic Buffalino after logging several practice laps. Track promoter, Doug Rose stated “It’s smooth, consistant, and track crew did an amazing job. I think we’re going to see some of the best racing we’ve ever had at Bridgeport this weekend.”

Adding to the weekend’s excitement, the Sportsman division is also drawing attention with a booming Hoffman Memorial winner’s share presented by ICE LESS llc. up for grabs. The top prize of $4,444 has attracted a strong field of Sportsman competitors eager to cash in on this lucrative payout. The impressive purse is a testament to Bridgeport’s commitment to rewarding grassroots racers while delivering high-stakes action for the fans.

“This is huge for the Sportsman guys,” said Rose. “A payout like this is a game-changer, and it’s going to make the race that much more intense. Everyone’s going to be gunning for that top spot.”

With a mix of local favorites and traveling stars from as far as Canada to Delaware ready to take on the challenge, the ICE LESS Sportsman race promises to be one of the most fiercely contested events of the weekend. The increased payout will undoubtedly push drivers to the limit as they battle for bragging rights and a substantial payday.

Stacked field ready for battle as the green flag approaches for the Bridgeport STSS season opener, the competition is shaping up to be fierce. Defending series champions, up-and-coming talents, and seasoned veterans are all primed to put on a show for the packed Bridgeport crowd. With the Doug Hoffman Memorial $6060 pay day, an prodigious Sportsman purse, and valuable early-season points on the line, expect nothing less than an all-out battle when the engines roar to life.

The combination of an elite field, a reimagined racing surface, and the weight of tradition makes this year’s STSS season opener at Bridgeport a can’t-miss event. Fans will witness history in the making as the stars of the series test their skills and strategies on a track that promises to deliver edge-of-your-seat action from start to finish.

Tickets: https://www.tixr.com/groups/bridgeportmotorsportspark

Friday March 21 – presented by ICE LESS llc.
3:30 Pits – ($40)
5:00 Grandstands – ($25 Adults, $10 Students (10-15), Kids 9 & under FREE)
6:00 Cars on track

Saturday March 22 – presented by ICE LESS llc.
12:00 Pits ($45)
1:30 Grandstands ($30 Adults, $15 Students (10-15), Kids 9 & under FREE)
2:30 Cars on track

BRIDGEPORT, NJ – Enter thy Kingdom.

Bridgeport Motorsports Park, dubbed the ‘Kingdom of Speed’ for its wide, high-banked corners and epic slide jobs, rolls out the red carpet for the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco this Saturday (March 22).

The ’60 Over Special’ honoring legendary driver, and later promoter, Doug Hoffman takes center stage as the second Northeast dirt Modified event of the season for the series.

Bridgeport hosts the STSS for the ninth time in history on its third different configuration: the current four-tenths-mile oval, the former three-eighths-mile ‘inner oval’ and the original five-eighths-mile layout.

Modifieds, competing for NJ Quality Drywall South Region points, race 60 laps for $6,060 to win, recognizing Hoffman’s longtime ’60 Over’ number.

“It is an honor for the series to reflect back on the legacy of Doug Hoffman,” series organizer Brett Deyo said. “I had the pleasure of watching Doug’s on-track success and later working with him when he took over Bridgeport.  He was a one-of-a-kind, determined individual.”

Sportsman race for their largest winner’s share of the season – $4,444 – after 44 laps around the South Jersey venue. The Sportsman race in Event No. 2 of the Belmont’s Garage South Region.

Last weekend at Pa.’s Port Royal Speedway, Long Island’s Dillon Steuer shocked the Modified world with a $12,000 victory over Matt Sheppard in the 60-lap ‘Speed Showcase’ event. Steuer now leads the NJ Quality Drywall South Region standings into Bridgeport for the first time in his career over a talented lineup that includes Sheppard, Mike Mahaney, Alex Payne and Matt Stangle.

Sicklerville, N.J.’s Stephen Kemery now tops the STSS Sportsman Belmont’s Garage standings after his $4,000 conquest at Port Royal. Kemery is trailed by Joe Toth, James Hill, Paulie Hartwig III and Donovan Lussier.

Complete point standings are posted on the STSS website at https://www.shorttracksuperseries.com/standings/

Bridgeport will host an open practice for STSS teams on Friday night (March 21).

Complete ’60 Over Special’ race information is posted on the series website: https://www.shorttracksuperseries.com/eventinfo/

Bridgeport Motorsports Park is located at 83 Floodgate Road Swedesboro, NJ 08085. To learn more, visit www.bridgeportmotorsportspark.com or call 856.467.4407 or 856.467.4408.

To learn more about the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco, visit www.shorttracksuperseries.com, e-mail [email protected], check out ‘Short Track Super Series’ on Facebook or @ShortTrackSS on (X) or Instagram.

The Short Track Super Series is presented by Bob Hilbert Sportswear, FloRacing, American Racer, Lias Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels, BDR Speed, NJ Quality Drywall, HYTORC of New York, Ollie’s, Penske Racing Shocks, Saint Lawrence Radiology, Capitol Custom Trailers & Coaches, Bicknell Racing Products, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Madsen Overhead Doors, Belmont’s Garage, Wegner Automotive, DIG Race Products, ATL, Dirt Draft, Swagger Factory Apparel, F.X. Caprara Car Companies, Algonkin Motel LLC, Beyea Custom Headers, Design for Vision, Sunglass Central, Dirt Track Digest TV, DKM Fabrication, EIBACH, Fastline Performance, Flach Performance Products, Henry’s Headers & Exhaust Systems, JK Signworks, JLR Technologies, Dave Prime Jr. MAC Tools, MD3, PEM Engineering, Schultz Racing Fuel Cells, SRI Performance, Superior Remodeling, Swift Springs, The Exotic Brand, TV 12 Racing Products, VAHLCO Wheels & Wilwood Disc Brakes.

PAST EVENT WINNERS: BRIDGEPORT MOTORSPORTS PARK

July 7, 2024 (four-tenths-mile) – ALEX YANKOWSKI – Danny Bouc – Anthony Perrego – Matt Sheppard – Ryan Godown

July 26, 2022 (four-tenths-mile) – RYAN GODOWN – Ryan Krachun – Matt Sheppard – Ryan Watt – Danny Bouc

July 27, 2021 (four-tenths-mile) – RYAN WATT – Matt Sheppard – Stewart Friesen – Alex Yankowski – Rick Laubach

April 29, 2018 (three-eighths-mile) – JEFF STRUNK – Matt Sheppard – Stewart Friesen – Andy Bachetti – Anthony Perrego

September 30, 2017 (five-eighths-mile) – RYAN WATT – Craig Von Dohren – Sammy Martz – Ryan Godown – David Van Horn

April 23, 2017 (five-eighths-mile) – STEWART FRIESEN – Danny Bouc – Mike Barone – Neal Williams – Ryan Godown

April 17, 2016 (five-eighths-mile) – WADE HENDRICKSON – Billy Pauch Sr. – Stewart Friesen – David Hunt – Ryan Godown

April 19, 2015 (five-eighths-mile) – RICK LAUBACH – David Van Horn – Craig Von Dohren – Ryan Watt – Jack Swain

SWEDESBORO, NJ: Bridgeport Motorsports Park is gearing up for an exhilarating start to its 2025 racing season with the much-anticipated Doug Hoffman Memorial Short Track Super Series (STSS) weekend, scheduled for March 21 and 22. This annual event not only honors the legacy of racing legend Doug Hoffman but also brings together top-tier drivers for intense competition on the renowned South Jersey track.

The two-day spectacle kicks off on Friday, March 21, with a lineup presented by ICE LESS LLC. The evening features the Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series (MASS), Street Stocks, 4-Cylinder Stock Cars, and special timed sessions for Modifieds and Sportsman divisions. These timed sessions are crucial, as the fastest drivers secure advantageous re-draw positions in Saturday’s feature events. 

The excitement escalates on Saturday, March 22, with the main events. The STSS Modifieds: Drivers will battle it out over 60 laps, vying for a substantial $6,060 winner’s purse while the STSS Sportsman will contend in a 44-lap race offering a $4,444 prize to the victor, adding to the competitive fervor of the weekend. 

Additional races on Saturday’s ticket include the North East Wingless Sprints (NEWS) and 4-Cylinder divisions, ensuring a diverse and action-packed program for racing enthusiasts.

The Doug Hoffman Memorial consistently attracts elite talent, and this year is no exception. Fans can look forward to seeing:

• Stewart Friesen: A dominant force in Northeast Modified racing, Friesen’s past performances at Bridgeport include a notable victory in the “King of the Big Blocks” event, underscoring his prowess on the Northeast Dirt Racing Circuit. 

• Billy Pauch Jr.: Hailing from Frenchtown, NJ, Pauch Jr. has a rich history at Bridgeport. His recent achievements, such as the 2024 Modified Champion, makes him a formidable contender in the STSS 60 lap event. 

• Matt Sheppard: A five-time STSS North Series Champion, a three-time STSS South Series Champion, & a ten-time and reigning Super DIRTcar Series champion, Sheppard’s consistent performances have solidified his status among the sport’s elite. Sheppard’s 50 STSS  victory’s ranks him first amongst the STSS All Time Winner’s list.

Honoring Doug Hoffman’s Legacy, The event holds profound significance as it commemorates Doug Hoffman, a revered figure in dirt modified racing. Hoffman’s illustrious career and contributions to the sport are celebrated annually through this memorial race, drawing competitors and fans alike to honor his memory.

For those planning to attend, here are the essential details:

• Friday, March 21: Pit Gate opens at 3:30, Grandstand Gates open at 5:00 PM, with hot laps commencing at 6:00 PM.

• Saturday, March 22: Pit Gate opens at 12:00, Grandstand Gates open at 1:30 PM, with hot laps commencing at 2:30 PM.

Ticket prices and additional event information are available on the official Bridgeport Motorsports Park website. https://www.tixr.com/groups/bridgeportmotorsportspark

The 2025 season opener at Bridgeport Motorsports Park promises thrilling races, honoring a racing legend, and showcasing top talent in the sport. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early and be part of this memorable weekend at the Kingdom of Speed.

‼️ DO YOU HAVE YOUR HOT RODS READY? OPEN PRACTICE ON THE 4/10 TRACK JUST 2 WEEKS AWAY ‼️

🗓 Saturday March 15 (rain date March 16)

🌟 ALL DIVISIONS THAT COMPETE ON THE 4/10 TRACK

🏎 12:30 Pits – ($35)

🎟 12:30 Grandstands – (FREE)

🚦 2:30 Cars on track

NEW EGYPT & SWEDESBORO, NJ – In an effort to make the headline division more affordable, both Bridgeport Motorsports Park and New Egypt Speedway will allow the CT525 engines in 2025 and beyond.

The CT525 engine has been made legal at tracks and series in New York and Canada and will now be allowed at both dirt track facilities in the Garden State.

“The future of our sport is paramount,” explained Doug Rose, Bridgeport Motorsports Park owner and operator. “We need to find avenues to help the racer’s budget, and we believe this is one of those avenues.”

The CT525 makes 540hp-plus and 500 ft-lbs. of peak torque as an aluminum block Chevy LS engine.

The CT525 engine (with MSD controller) costs just under $9,900 minus a carburetor, exhaust, and front engine assembly (power steering, alternator, pulleys, fans, etc.).

The spec engines were the original cost savor, coming in at around $8,500 during the 1990’s. Over time, with the expansion of technology, those engine prices have swelled north of $35,000.

Not only will racing become more affordable for current Modified teams but also gives current Crate Sportsman drivers a reasonably priced option to move up into the Modified division.

“It’s no secret engine prices have increased, greatly effecting our local racers,” stated New Egypt Speedway owner Fred Vahlsing. “Everybody is searching for a way to make our headline division more affordable for the weekly racer and we certainly believe this could become that option.”

Modifieds with the CT525 engine in will be required to weigh 2,300 lbs., making it an easy option for competitors to race at both facilities.

The engines will also be capped at 7400 RPM, subject to technical inspection, in an effort to prolong the engines lifespan. 

The CT525 engine life expectancy is more than two years and can last up to three to four years. The modern-day PA/NJ spec-358 engines, meanwhile, are being rebuilt after no more than one season and sometimes between 500-700 laps.

All CT525 engines being used by Bridgeport or New Egypt competitors must be purchased through their respective speedway and sealed by said speedway.

With the 2025 season just around the corner, both Bridgeport and New Egypt believe the proper information has been acquired regarding the CT525 engine to make it a reasonable and competitive option moving forward.

Competitors interested must contact Pete Telesco (Bridgeport, 732.501.6892) or Mark Blackwell (New Egypt, 609.381.1367) for purchase and sealing information.

Complete information and rules on the CT525 have been updated on both speedway websites: www.bridgeportmotorsportspark.com (Bridgeport) and www.newegyptspeedway.net (New Egypt).

Bridgeport Motorsports Park is located 83 Floodgate Rd Swedesboro, NJ 08085. To learn more visit bridgeportmotorsportspark.com, call 856.467.4407 or like Bridgeport Motorsports Park on Facebook. 

New Egypt Speedway is located at 720 Route 539 New Egypt, NJ 08533. To learn more visit newegyptspeedway.net, call 609.758.1900 or like New Egypt Speedway on Facebook.

‼️ A STAR-STUDDED FIELD SET TO ALIGN MARCH 21 & 22 FOR THE SHORT TRACK SUPER SERIES WITH STSS SPORTSMAN GOING 44 LAPS FOR $4444 TO WIN. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF RACING & FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. Please Like & Share this post ‼️

🗓 Friday March 21 – presented by ICE LESS llc.
🌟 SPRINT CARS – @Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series
🌟 STREET STOCKS
🌟 4 CYLINDER STOCK CARS
🌟 MODIFIEDS – Top Time in each of 3 sessions locks into Saturday Redraw
🌟 SPORTSMAN – Top Time in each of 3 sessions locks into Saturday Redraw
🏎 3:30 Pits – ($40)
🎟 5:00 Grandstands – ($25 Adults, $10 Students (10-15), Kids 9 & under FREE)
🚦 6:00 Cars on track

🗓 Saturday March 22 – presented by ICE LESS llc.
🌟 STSS MODIFIEDS – 60 Laps, $6,060 to win
🌟 STSS SPORTSMAN – 44 Laps, $4,444 to win
🌟 WINGLESS SPRINT CARS – presented by Victory Fuel
🌟 4 CYLINDER STOCK CARS
🏎 12:00 Pits ($45)
🎟 1:30 Grandstands ($30 Adults, $15 Students (10-15), Kids 9 & under FREE)
🚦 2:30 Cars on track
📢 FLEX SCHEDULE – If weather is warm and sunny we could flex the schedule 2 hours later!
📢 Rain Date: March 23
🎟 Tickets: https://www.tixr.com/groups/bridgeportmotorsportspark
📢 Purses: https://www.shorttracksuperseries.com/eventinfo/
📢 Event Info: https://www.shorttracksuperseries.com/eventinfo/

‼️ THE ROAR OF THE MODIFIEDS RETURN THIS march 21 & 22 AS WE KICK OFF THE 2025 SEASON WITH THE DOUG HOFFMAN MEMORIAL SHORT TRACK SUPER SERIES WEEKEND. THE MIGHTY MODIFIEDS WILL BE RIPPIN THE LIP FOR 60 LAPS AND THE $6060 PAYDAY. Plus STSS Sportsman going 44 laps for $4444 to win presented by ICE LESS llc. Please Like & Share this post ‼️
🗓 Friday March 21 – presented by ICE LESS llc.
🌟 SPRINT CARS – @Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series
🌟 STREET STOCKS
🌟 4 CYLINDER STOCK CARS
🌟 MODIFIEDS – Top Time in each of 3 sessions locks into Saturday Redraw
🌟 SPORTSMAN – Top Time in each of 3 sessions locks into Saturday Redraw
🏎 3:30 Pits – ($40)
🎟 5:00 Grandstands – ($25 Adults, $10 Students (10-15), Kids 9 & under FREE)
🚦 6:00 Cars on track

🗓 Saturday March 22 – presented by ICE LESS llc.
🌟 STSS MODIFIEDS – 60 Laps, $6,060 to win
🌟 STSS SPORTSMAN – 44 Laps, $4,444 to win
🌟 WINGLESS SPRINT CARS – presented by Victory Fuel
🌟 4 CYLINDER STOCK CARS
🏎 12:00 Pits ($45)
🎟 1:30 Grandstands ($30 Adults, $15 Students (10-15), Kids 9 & under FREE)
🚦 2:30 Cars on track
📢 FLEX SCHEDULE – If weather is warm and sunny we could flex the schedule 2 hours later!
📢 Rain Date: March 23
🎟 Tickets: https://www.tixr.com/groups/bridgeportmotorsportspark
📢 Purses: https://www.shorttracksuperseries.com/eventinfo/
📢 Event Info: https://www.shorttracksuperseries.com/eventinfo/

‼️ FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, THE RUSH LATE MODELS SERIES INVADES THE KINGDOM OF SPEED, BRIDGEPORT MOTORSPORTS PARK ‼️
🚦 With a $10,000 payday and 50 lap main event, we expect a HUGE turnout of Late Models at New Jersey’s premier dirt track facility presented by @Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic. Fueled by Insinger Performance !

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When Doug Rose’s vision turned the Bridgeport Speedway into the High Banks of the Bridgeport Motorsports Park, a whole new chapter of racing was begun at the Logan Township speed plant.  Rose has continued to offer opportunities to different racing disciplines and has greatly expanded the “menu” of Bridgeport’s competition.  Race drivers from across the country watch events at Bridgeport in preparation for their opportunity to race on the High Banks.

While the Modifieds, 602 Sportsman and Street Stocks continue as regular Saturday night divisions, sprint cars have taken on an expanded role in the track schedule.

The Mid Atlantic Sprint Series (MASS) has become a regular feature on Saturday nights.  The winged 305 competitors are featured seventeen times on the 2024 schedule including several special events.  

The weekend of June 13-15 has been dedicated as the Joe Kay Memorial Weekend.  Kay lost his life in an non-racing accident last year and his friends and fellow competitors will honor his memory on this three day race weekend.  To know Joe was to love him.  Joe Kay never met anyone that he didn’t like.  

The weekend gets underway on Friday evening MASS, Street Stocks, the Victory Fuel wingless 602 sprints (NEWS) on the 4/10th while track while the Speedway Entertainment All Star and Junior Slingshots will compete on the quarter mile track.  On Saturday, MASS will be joined by Sportsman, NEWS, Four Cylinders, Rookie and Vintage.  Sunday’s program will consist of Super Late Models, Modifieds and Four Cylinders to complete the three day weekend.

On Friday and Saturday, October 17^th and 18th, the Ron Faison Memorial Race will be run as part of the 305 Racesaver Nationals.  MASS will compete in a fifty lap feature event as part of the Saturday night program.  NEWS, Sportsman and Street Stocks will also be featured in this two day program.  

The final race of the season is the Dirty Jersey weekend on Friday and Saturday of October 31 and November 1.  The Dirty Jersey will feature the 410 Sprint Cars but the 305 was be on the schedule for both days.

The wingless 602 sprints (NEWS) have done very well at Bridgeport and will enjoy an expanded season with more than twenty race dates during the 2025 season.  With an expanded schedule, this division continues to attract new competitors to this division.  

The USAC National Sprint Series will appear at Bridgeport on Wednesday, June 18 during the Eastern Storm.  This is always a popular event that features drivers like Robert Ballou, CJ Leary, Kevin Thomas, Jr. and many more.  Two area drivers, Joe Amantea and Briggs Danner will be following this series this season and will return to their “home” turf during the Eastern Storm.

The USAC East Coast wingless sprints will make four Bridgeport appearances this year including both days of the season finale, the Dirty Jersey.  On Friday night October 31, non-winning drivers will compete in a special non-winners event to be followed on Saturday by a full show.  USAC EC will also on appear on Saturday nights July 19^th and September 20th.

United Racing Club (URC) feature winged sprint cars with 360 cu. in. engines.  URC will appear with the USAC Eastern Storm on Wednesday, June 18 and again on Saturday June 26 and September 20.  

AND, making their return to Bridgeport this season, Kyle Larson’s and Brad Sweet’s High Limit Series featuring many of the leading winged sprint car talents from throughout the United States.  Drivers like St. Helena, CA Rico Abreu, driver of the Buch Motorsports No. 13, Daison Pursley, and many more will be on hand for this very popular event.  Abreu was the race winner when the High Limit made their first appearance here in 2023.

So, there it is.  Something for everyone.  If you like winged sprints or non-winged sprint cars, there are many dates to choose from.  Make sure to mark your 2025 racing calendar!